Overview
Chrysanthemum 'Delistar Pink Star' (9f) is a bushy, clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Chrysanthemum, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Chrysanthemum 'Delistar Pink Star' (9f) grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include borders, containers and cut flowers. It is native to Mongolia, Western Australia and Russian Far East.
About
Chrysanthemum 'Delistar Pink Star' is a bushy, clump-forming cultivar of the Chrysanthemum genus, known for its upright, woody perennial habit and fragrant, pinnately lobed foliage. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers moist but well-drained soils, including loam, sand, and clay with a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for borders, containers, and cut flowers, blooming in autumn. Cultivation involves fertile, well-drained soil in pots, with indoor protection from mid-autumn, and propagation can be done by seed, basal softwood cuttings, or division.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Chrysanthemum
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand, Clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Chrysanthemum 'Delistar Pink Star' (9f) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy, Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Borders, Containers, Cut flowers
- Native to
- Mongolia, Western Australia, Russian Far East
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Chrysanthemum 'Delistar Pink Star' (9f)
- Propagation
- Seed, Basal softwood cuttings, Division
- Pest resistance
- Capsid bug, Earwigs, Chrysanthemum eelworm, Aphids, Chrysanthemum leaf miner, Glasshouse red spider mite
- Disease resistance
- Glasshouse grey mould, Powdery mildews, Chrysanthemum white rust
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Chrysanthemum 'Delistar Pink Star' (9f)?
Chrysanthemum 'Delistar Pink Star' (9f) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Chrysanthemum 'Delistar Pink Star' (9f) need?
Chrysanthemum 'Delistar Pink Star' (9f) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including loam, sand and clay. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Chrysanthemum 'Delistar Pink Star' (9f) hardy in the UK?
Chrysanthemum 'Delistar Pink Star' (9f) has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Chrysanthemum 'Delistar Pink Star' (9f)?
Seed, Basal softwood cuttings, Division.
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